When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 103

Kristin took a deep breath as she faced Clarence, her gaze steady and defiant. “You could check the surveillance cameras yourself,” she pointed out.

The FitzGerald Group had cameras at every corner around its entrance. Security was tight, and nothing went unnoticed.

He should have come with proof if he would accuse her of something, not just tossed accusations around like confetti. But Kristin didn’t bother explaining. She knew it was futile.. Clarence had already judged her the moment he pushed her away.

Clarence’s frown deepened, and his eyes clouded with complexity as he looked at her.

“Let’s go,” James said, reaching to take Kristin’s hand, but she deftly sidestepped his touch.

With her head bowed in silence, she climbed into James‘ car.

James sighed. Kristin was truly stubborn. Yet he couldn’t be too harsh with her, not when Summer was still the link that bound them.

“Kris, why the sudden visit to the FitzGerald Group?” James was concerned about her presence

there.

Kristin had managed to secure a position at the FitzGerald Group. There was no doubt Rhett had extended an olive branch to her. But with players like Vincent and Nicola in the mix, there was no way they would make her stay at the FitzGerald Group comfortable.

He wished he could hide her away, keep her locked up, but he knew Kristin inside out. She was not one to be caged.

“The FitzGerald Group is great. They offered me a good salary.” Kristin murmured.

“If you want, you could come work with me. I’ll pay you double what the FitzGerald Group does,” James said, his brow furrowing.

“And do what exactly by your side?” Kristin asked.

James paused, momentarily stunned.

Kristin had been expelled from her academic program. Her credential was a high school diplorna. What position could she possibly fill at Aurora Tech? “You’d be my assistant,” he finally said.

“Assistants don’t need that high a salary,” she replied quietly, her gaze steady.

James still treated her differently because he didn’t believe she was capable of her job. But Rhett trusted her, and that trust was comforting.

So, she preferred a regular salary for a normal position, not double.

“Kris, must you always be so headstrong?” James ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. “The

11-50

Chapter 103

corporate world is complex, a microcosm of society itself, and sometimes even more intricate.” He couldn’t stand the thought of Kristin getting mistreated anymore.

hands into her

her. “What’s wrong with

head, remaining

grasped her wrist, pulling it toward him, and only then did he notice the abrasions on

kit from the car and tended to her wounds. Kristin didn’t speak or make a

this? Stay by my side, keep me company, and I won’t let you get hurt again. I won’t make the same mistake twice,”

could have an easy life if she stayed with him, but she

secret

shocked. He hadn’t realized Kristin

My marriage to the Haywood family is

as Carter was alive, James couldn’t divorce Adrienne. He had to maintain that relationship. But if Carter passed away, he would divorce

to wait

side when Carter dies, you won’t marry me,” she stated

Adrienne but would never

Once I divorce Adrienne, there will be only you. Everything will be yours

car

but what

understood that only a marriage certificate could

smile, Kristin felt a sting in her eyes as tears threatened to spill. Her marriage to Rhett was just as much a business arrangement as

a

Chapter 103

offer

it over,”

Group, and once

there was the Haywood family. Once Adrienne was

about Kristin’s safety if she wasn’t around.

grateful for his help but resolute in

envisioned her wedding

for now, those dreams were

up in the most beautiful

her husband–to–be. But such fantasies would never materialize because no man was willing to give her a title, not even the dignity of a wedding

to Rhett was nothing more than

he watched Kristin, who saw things through yet failed to understand the most obvious truths. After all, she was still so fresh to the world,

he realized he had to let her suffer a bit more before she would understand

Rhett won’t look out

in my power,” Kristin replied with a

heart tightened. “Call me if anything happens. After visiting Harriet, I’ll have Bill drive

Crescendo Town to Silvergrove City needed to be quick if she didn’t

didn’t refuse, simply

arrived at Crescendo

hours from 5:50